Sunshine duration in Baden-Württemberg
Sunshine duration in Baden-Württemberg stood at 242.6 hours in Sep 2026, according to German Meteorological Service (DWD), Climate Data Center. It is one of the indicators in the Monthly climate by region table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1951 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Monthly climate by region table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 190.9 | 252.4 | 274.9 | 255.8 | 254.9 | 245.1 | 188.7 | 55.8 | 64.5 | 65.7 | |
| Baden-Württemberg | 242.6 | 259.8 | 327 | 269.9 | 256.2 | 245.4 | 176.3 | 55 | 79.2 | 79.8 | |
| Bavaria | 225.2 | 266.6 | 302.8 | 265.8 | 270.3 | 235 | 181.7 | 60.2 | 88.7 | 68.1 |
Understanding sunshine duration in Baden-Württemberg
Dedicated to the jurisdiction of Baden-Württemberg, this series logs monthly sunshine duration in hours across the state. The figure represents an area-weighted spatial interpolation derived from meteorological stations positioned across the state perimeter. Unlike combined multi-state rows elsewhere in the table, this metric isolates a single administrative entity without pooling data from neighbouring jurisdictions. It also differs from precipitation metrics by measuring the cumulative temporal duration of direct sunlight rather than physical moisture accumulation.
Solar exposure exhibits pronounced cyclical swings throughout the calendar year, meaning month-on-month comparisons primarily capture expected astronomical changes in day length. Year-on-year analysis against the matching month from earlier years provides a more accurate reflection of genuine atmospheric anomalies. Initial monthly figures are based on preliminary station reports and are routinely adjusted when full station logs and post-processing quality checks are completed. Users comparing this series against other state figures should keep in mind that variations in latitude influence maximum potential daylight hours across seasons.
Frequently asked questions
- How are individual station measurements converted into this statewide sunshine value?
- Measurements from observation instruments across Baden-Württemberg are interpolated onto a spatial grid to calculate an area-weighted average.
- Why should comparisons across consecutive months be avoided when studying weather anomalies?
- Astronomical variations in day length create steep monthly swings that obscure whether atmospheric conditions were unusually clear or overcast.
- Can this figure be compared directly with sunshine totals from other federal states?
- Direct comparisons should be made with caution because differences in latitude affect total available daylight hours throughout the year.